Midnight ,Baron Household , Reina's Bedroom ,
The dream always began with --- no fire sparks and some moonlight . But today or I should said tonight , in darkness a spark of embers floating , illuminating the silhouette of blade being hammered in existence.
A deep voice , ancient whispered through embers .
" Ray Throne , hear me . Have you forgotten me , Ray ? We fought countless war . How many times we survived together ? Have forgotten me ? . I am all alone , Ray . I am waiting for you !!! "
Reina jerked awake in her bed , cold sweat dampening her forehead . Her small hands trembled as she clasped her hand .
" The Sword " , she whispered. The sword I have carried once as Hero King . "
Reina closed her eyes and asked spirits for the visions of sword location . She sensed some presence in the forest of ancient tales , Verst Forest . And this call was undeniable .
Morning at Baron Household ,
" Reinaaaaa!!! "
The door burst open without so much of a knock . Liora barged in , the way she always did , holding half eaten apple . " You weren't at breakfast , so I came to check . Why do you look like someone stolen your dessert?"
Reina sighed , pinching the bridge of her nose . " Liora , One of these days ,you really must learn to knock ."
" And miss sleepy face ? Never . " Liora grinned then tilted her head . " But seriously , what's wrong ? "
Reina hesitated . She had sworn to live quietly , to not get in any trouble in my way of backem the greatest swordmaster ever seen. And yet , when Liora looked at her with those bright , mischievous eyes , she found herself speaking.
" ....I had a dream last night about a sword . Not just any ordinary sword . The Old blade - that was once used and weidl by the Great Hero King . "
Liora forze dropping apple on the carpet with a thud. She gasped . " You mean - legendary treasure quest ? . Count me in . "
" What ? No !!!! . This is not children's games. " Reina protested .
" Excuse me !!! " Liora puffed out her chest .
" But , as your best friend and sworn future partner in glory , I demand to be included.
Where you go , I go ."
Reina deep down groaned covering her face . " Why did I even tell you ? "
" Because deep down , you can't resist my charm . "
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In Evening
The next evening, cloaked and hidden , Reina led Liora to the courtyard. The forest lay miles away , but Reina had no intention of walking
" Grab on me tightly " Reina said extendinh her hand .
Liora blinked . " Eh , Are we walking? Or running ? Riding a horse ? Summon a gaint bird ? "
" No , we are flying "
Before Liora could processed that, Reina whispered the words .
" Mystic Art : Fly "
The wind surged beneath her feet , lifting her gently front the ground. Liora yelped as Reina grabbed her hand and pulled toward her upward .
" R-RREINA !!!! WE ARE FLYING !!!! . OH NO WAIT . DON'T LET ME GO . "
" Stop flailing , you'll throw off my balance . "
Reina hissed , through a smirk tugged at her lips .
The night sky stretched endlessly above them , stars glimmering like diamond. Beneath , the world become quiet in forest and sound of river can be heard .
Liora tried to stay calm half terrifying and half excited.
" This is --- this is amazing. " She shouted over the rushing wind . " You're basically kidnapping me into an adventure. "
" ...That one way to put it . " Reina muttered.
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Verst Forest .....
They descended at the edge of the Verst Forest , where the air is thick carrying unnatural whispered of myths .
Moonlight barely penetrated the towering trees .
Reina felt immediately -- the aura of the sword pulsing like a heart beat .
" This place give me chills " Liora whispered clutching her cloak. " Are you sure your dream sword isn't you know ....cursed ?
Reina didn't answer . She couldn't. The pull of destiny thrummed in her veins .
As they walked deeper , vision flickered at the edge of her sight . Soliders bowing . A battlefield drenched in blood once by he own hands , now small and delicate. The past bled into present .
" Ray Throne , " whispered echo through the leaves . " Do you still seek strength ? "
Reina clenched her fist .
Of course, Liora has no intention of staying quiet .
" So, when we find this sword . " She whispered dramatically. " Will you put it on stone ? Or will it pop out of the ground and say , " Congratulations , Choose one !!! . "
Reina snorted despite herself . " It's not children's fairy tales . "
" You say that but you're flying around suing magic no one else has , " Liora retorted, "Face the fact , you are like fairy tales straight out of children's fairy tale . "
Before Reina could argue , the ground rumble beneath them . The forest fell dead silently .
" Why ... Forest got so silent ? " Liora stepped close toward Reina .
Then , A huge dust fell from the ancient trees.
" Reina ... " Liora whispered, " That's wasn't you , was it ? "
" No , " Reina said softly in her low voice .
From the shadow ahead , they saw scales , scales shimmered like emerald fire , and eyes burned like molten gold . The earth shook with each breath exhaled .
A dragon .
That beast loomed over the ruined shrine it broken pillars glowing faintly with divine light .
And there , a half buried a stone , was the blade from Reina Throne . Its aura seared the air , calling her name .
Her heart pounded. The sword of Ray Throne . Her past friend in war .
The dragon's wings spread , blotting out to the moonlight . The lowered its head , smoke curling from it nostrils as if daring her approach .
Liora shaking her legs but stubbornly grabbing Reina's hand tightly.
" Don't you think it's too early to die from the dragon ? "
Reina remain silent . She closed her eyes .
" So we are still going at , huh ? "
She opened and broke silence .
" No . Not We . And Me . "
" What ? Are you talking about ? You are asking me to leave you in danger and do nothing ? " Liora snapped loudly .
" Talk Slowly , what I am telling is that I'll distract dragon and you'll grabbed the sword and threw at me . "
" No . No. No . I'm not going in this . "
Reina garbbed her shoulder , " Look at me , I know you can do this . "
" So ...you still want to go forward ? "
Reina's gaze hardened, the faint glow in her eyes with a power of Goddess flickering around her eyes .
" Yes ... I am ready. "
The dragon roared a loud.